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BV16 DJF

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,806 mi
Last recorded70,806 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 DJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,806 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,506 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 36,833 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 31,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 21,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 10,255 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BV16 DJF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV16 DJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV16 DJF registered?

BV16 DJF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is BV16 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 DJF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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